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EU Aviation Watchdog Raises Alarm About Western-Made Aircraft Flying in Russia

The European Union’s top aviation safety regulator said on Tuesday that he is “very worried” about the safety of Western-made aircraft continuing to fly in Russia without access to spare parts and proper maintenance. The European Union and the United …

Many Business Leaders Feel Unprepared for Growing Geopolitical Risks, Inflation

Many business leaders feel unprepared for growing geopolitical risks and inflation, according to a report published by Beazley. “Across the UK and U.S., fewer business leaders feel well prepared to manage geopolitical risks. Concerns about the possible consequences of war …

Russia’s Sakhalin 1 Oil Operations Disrupted by Western Sanctions on Insurance: ONGC

Operations at Russia’s Sakhalin 1 oil project will continue to face disruptions for “a couple of months” as Western sanctions have hit insurance cover for ships to transport crude, according to India’s ONGC Videsh, a stakeholder. ONGC Videsh, the overseas …

Black Sea Mine Removal Needed Before Ukraine Grain Can Be Shipped, Insurers Return

As the United Nations tries to broker a path for grain from Ukraine and temper worries about a global food crisis, hundreds of mines laid along the Black Sea present a practical nightmare that will take months to resolve even …

Reuters: Russia’s State-Owned RNRC to Reinsure Russian Oil Shipments: Sources

State-controlled Russian National Reinsurance Company (RNRC) is now the main reinsurer of Russian ships, including Sovcomflot’s fleet, after Western insurance firms withdrew cover for Russian shipowners, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Insurance is essential for maritime transport, …

Insurance Ban on Russian Tankers Could Help Cut Moscow’s Energy Revenues: Yellen

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a plan to ban European and UK firms from insuring tanker shipments of Russian oil could help limit Moscow’s energy revenues as allied countries seek to curb revenues flowing to Moscow. The U.S. has …

Removing Russian Sea Mines Near Key Ukraine Ports Could Take Months: U.N.

Removing sea mines near Ukraine’s key ports could take months, and hundreds of seafarers are still stranded in the region following Russia’s invasion of the country, according to the United Nations agency responsible for shipping safety. “Even if the ports …

Ukraine Relocates Businesses From War Front to Protect Vital Producers

Oleg Averyanov’s factory produced fire trucks and employed 600 people until it was forced to halt operations and close its doors as a Russian invasion force poured over the border into his region in northeastern Ukraine on Feb. 24. Months …

Russia’s Rusal Files Suit Against Miner Rio Tinto Over Access to Alumina Refinery

SYDNEY – Russian aluminum producer Rusal has filed a lawsuit against global miner Rio Tinto, seeking to win back access to its 20% share of the alumina produced at a jointly owned refiner in Queensland. The lawsuit challenges Australia’s response …

Allianz to Retain 49.9% Stake in Russian Operations After Sale to Interholding

The insurer Allianz said on Friday it would sell a majority stake in its Russian operations to the owner of a Russian insurer as it sought to pare its footprint in the country after the invasion of Ukraine. Allianz, which …